Description
Indulge in this delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole, a simple yet luxurious breakfast or brunch bake that features creamy layers of croissants, blueberries, and a rich custard.
Ingredients
6 large croissants
preferably day-old
cut into large chunks
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
8 oz cream cheese
softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar
for dusting
Extra blueberries or a drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the croissant chunks to the bowl, gently folding them into the cream cheese mixture until well coated.
- Transfer the croissant mixture into the prepared baking dish and scatter the blueberries over the top.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ground cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant and blueberry mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and add extra blueberries or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For best results, use day-old croissants, which will absorb the custard better and create a fluffier texture. This casserole can be assembled the night before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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